Frank, John:
I'd agree with this decision, too. Just wait till it's NLA at the dealer
and you need it even worse! Maybe if you were restoring a 50's or
earlier old car, it would seem normal to rebuild a door latch, but you'd
gladly pick one up at a dealer even at $100!
Al Brase

Frank Condelli wrote:

>In a message dated 05/05/2005 9:51:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
>I  ordered the latch from Camelback in Phoenix, AZ for $30.40. a bit
>steep but  I didn't want any used parts in there. I have a well used
>part, and it's  toast. This is one of those cases where new parts are in
>order. Don't want  to have to deal with a wornout part from another van.
>
>    John, I've been down this road before.  You'll  be happy you ordered a
>new one.  They have been "improved" in design.   You'll see what I mean when you
>get it.  Door will not pop open any longer  after you install the new lock !
>
>
>Cheers,
>
>Frank  Condelli
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